Dáil debates

Tuesday, 6 May 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.00 p.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Electricity Transmission Network (7 speeches)
    108. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the review of EirGrid's Grid25 project; when this review will be published; and if he...
  • Wind Energy Generation (6 speeches)
    109. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reasons the exporting of wind energy from Ireland to Britain was shelved; the financial arrangements that were under...
  • Renewable Energy Generation Issues (7 speeches, 1 comment)
    110. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the advances in the technology for generating electricity from biomass, if his Department has considered...
  • Post Office Network (7 speeches)
    111. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the strategy his Department has to sustain the post office network here; if he has had discussions with the Department of...
  • Broadband Services Provision (7 speeches)
    112. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the areas that are covered by the roll-out of fibre optic broadband to rural areas of the country under the national...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (9 speeches)
    113. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the communication his Department has had with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment regarding the extension...
  • Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (9 speeches)
    115. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the studies that have been undertaken by his Department in respect of examining the serious environmental damage caused...
  • Postcode Implementation (10 speeches)
    118. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if An Post will be using the proposed new Capita postcode; if so, will the company adjust the sorting technology to use...
  • Electricity Transmission Network (10 speeches)
    119. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the panel carrying out an independent review of EirGrid pylons will meet with residents affected by these structures;...
• Leaders' Questions (77 speeches)
  On "The "Saturday Night Show" last Saturday, the people of the country would have watched Declan and Annette Coyle talk movingly about their nine year old son, Alex, and their heartbreak and...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • World Economic Forum (59 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach the bilateral meetings he had while attending the Davos World Economic Forum and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3515/14]
• Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (11 speeches)
  There was regret and sadness across the House at the news of the passing of Peadar Clohessy, a sadness which echoed the great sense of loss among the communities of Limerick East and the people...
• Order of Business (30 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 9, motion re referral to select committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the ratification by Ireland of the Internal Agreement concerning the 11th...
• High Pay and Wealth Commission Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the establishment of a High Pay and Wealth Commission on a permanent basis within the Central Statistics Office; to...
• Internal Agreement on the 11th European Development Fund: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the ratification by Ireland of the Internal Agreement concerning the 11th European Development Fund, signed in Luxembourg on 24th...
• EU Scrutiny Work Programme 2014: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann adopts, in accordance with Standing Order 102A(2)(c), the ‘EU Scrutiny Work Programme 2014, Joint Committees’ Priorities’ which was laid...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has completed its consideration of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014 and has made no amendments thereto.
• Europe Week: Statements (10 speeches)
  I am very pleased to address the House today at the start of Europe Week and the start of a significant few months for the European Union, its citizens and its institutions. By the end of this...
• Topical Issue Matters (1 speech)
  I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Andrew Doyle - the...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Water Services Provision (7 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to raise this matter. This issue concerns a problem that has occurred seasonally over the past couple of years, in particular because demand has increased capacity and...
  • Medical Card Eligibility (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly. What is happening in the provision of discretionary medical cards is simply deplorable and something must be done to alleviate the burden...
  • Symphysiotomy Issues (4 speeches)
    I was prompted to raise this matter once more by reports in the Sunday newspapers which indicated that the Coombe hospital did not have full insurance prior to 1961 and which highlighted the...
• Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (42 speeches)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann: notes:— the commitment of the Taoiseach to inform the Houses of the Oireachtas of the standard level of water charges prior to the 23 May election; and...